5 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Cleaning Routine
Learn 5 simple ways to reduce plastic waste in your cleaning routine while maintaining a clean, healthy home.
By Joseph Wead, September 25, 2024
Published by Natural House
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Cleaning Routine
Most homes go through more plastic than they realize, especially in the cleaning cabinet. The good news is that you do not need a perfect system to make real progress. Focus on the steps you repeat every week and track the difference.
The five steps
- Switch to concentrates and refills. Refill the same durable bottle many times to cut plastic per use.
- Choose glass or aluminum containers. Both are long-lived and easy to clean. Aluminum is lighter and durable; glass is see-through and stable.
- Use washable cloths and cellulose sponges. Keep a laundry basket for used cloths so clean ones are always ready.
- Buy in bulk when it makes sense. Larger formats reduce packaging and save pantry space over time.
- Keep a simple DIY kit. Vinegar, baking soda, and castile soap cover a surprising number of basic jobs.
Make it a family effort
Pick one room and one product. Set a monthly goal for how many bottles you will avoid by refilling. At the end of the month, count and celebrate.
Where refills matter most
- All-purpose sprays you reach for daily
- Dish soap refills in the kitchen
- Bathroom cleaners you keep in more than one room